Sabres Links: Hodgson scores pair, Shero fired, more info on the Konopka situation

Cody Hodgson scored two goals in Canada’s rout of Italy [TSN]
The drug that caused Zenon Konopka to be suspended was an over-the-counter supplement recommended by non-team doctors according to James Duthie [Twitter]
Nikita Zadorov and the London Knights lost game one of the Memorial Cup to Val-d’Or Foreurs [Sportsnet]

The Penguins have fired GM Ray Shero and despite reports of his firing have decided to allow the next GM to decide the fate of coach Dan Bylsma [TSN]
Could Shero head to the Capitals? [Sportsnet]
Dan Boyle is devastated that the Sharks don’t want him back [CSN Bay Area]
Milan Lucic isn’t sorry for his comments in the handshakes [Pro Hockey Talk]
Alex Galchenyuk moves a step closer to returning [Canadiens.com]
After a disappointing return to the NHL, Denis Grebeshkov is the third Oilers player to head to the KHL this offseason [Edmonton Journal]
Flyers defenseman Erik Gustafsson is also heading to the KHL [CSN Philly]

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